Quick Splice II
5451R
(CN) Cable
(JCN) Cable
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Accessory Splice Jacket
25/28 kV Molded Rubber Cable Repair Splicing Kit
Data Sheet
1. Product Description
2. Applications
The 3M 5451R Quick Splice II is a 25/28 kV class inline
splice designed to serve as a cable repair for concentric
neutral (CN) and jacketed concentric neutral (JCN)
distribution class power cables. It is designed to replace up
to 6 inches (152 mm) of damaged cable, thus eliminating
the need to splice in a new section of cable with two
separate splices.
To make a repair splice on 25 kV and 28 kV class
distribution cables:
The splice is a one-piece molded design made of specially
formulated, peroxide cured EPDM rubbers. Each splice is
production tested on CN cable to ensure reliability. The
splice is designed for use with the special CIR–Series
Inline Compression Connector provided, for connecting
either aluminum or copper conductors. The 5451R Quick
Splice II meets the 25 kV voltage rating requirements of
ANSI/IEEE Std. 404–1986.
Kit Contents:
For inline repair splicing of damaged cable
For cable repairs up to 6 (152 mm) in length
For damaged concentric neutral (CN) cable
For damaged jacketed concentric neutral (JCN) cable (used
with an accessory splice jacket, e.g. 3M SJ–A Series
with additional 8420 Series Cold Shrink Insulator or
3M HSJ Series with additional ITCSN Series Heat
Shrinkable Sleeve)
For fitting cable insulation diameter sizes of 0.870 to
1.055 (22,1 to 62,8 mm)
For direct burial installations
For aerial installations
For submerged locations
1 Molded rubber splice body
1 Connector (CIR–Series)
2 Packets of silicone grease
1 Template
1 Instruction sheet
Splice Features:
One-piece design, for simple installation
Elongated splice body, allows for the removal of up to 6
(152 mm) of damaged cable
Special 3M CIR–Series repair connector, for a one-piece
connection to bridge across the gap resulting from the
removal of damaged cable
Production tested, partial discharge and alternating current
withstand, for long term reliability
Peroxide cured EPDM rubber construction, for long term
elastic memory (sealing) and easy installation
Computer designed, for compact size and optimal
distribution of the electrical field
3. Data: Physical and Electrical
Properties
The 3M 5451R Quick Splice II can be used on distribution
class cables with a rated operating temperature of 90C,
and an emergency overload rating of 130C. Splices made
with this kit are rated for 25 kV and 28 kV and meet the 25
kV rating requirements of ANSI/IEEE Std. 404–1986,
“IEEE Standard for Cable Joints for Use with Extruded
Dielectric Cable Rated 5000 V through 46,000 V.” The
current rating of the splice meets or exceeds the current
rating for the cables on which it is installed. BIL rating of
the splice is 200 kV.
A Special 3M CIR–A or CIR–840 Series connector is
included with the splice kit. It is crimped with a standard
5/8 die or 840 die, respectively. These connectors meet the
requirements of ANSI C119.4–1986, “Connectors for Use
Between Aluminum or Aluminum-Copper Overhead
Conductors.”
A. Selection Table
SPLICE KIT SELECTION TABLE
Kit Number
(with connector)*
Cable Insulation
(O.D. Range)*
Conductor Size
(AWG)
Cable Insulation
Thickness (mils)
5451R–CIR–21A
0,870 – 1.055 in.
(22,1 – 26,8 mm)
2 or 1 Stranded
1 or 1/0 Solid
260
280
295
5451R–CIR–21–840
0,870 – 1.055 in.
(22,1 – 26,8 mm)
2 or 1 Stranded
1 or 1/0 Solid
260
280
295
5451–CIR–1/0A
0,870 – 1.055 in.
(22,1 – 26,8 mm)
1/0 Stranded
260
280
295
5451–CIR–1/0–840
0,870 – 1.055 in.
(22,1 – 26,8 mm)
1/0 Stranded
260
280
295
*NOTE: CIR–A Series Connectors are sized for 5/8 crimping die;
CIR–840 Series Connectors are sized for 840 crimping die.
Table 1
B. Typical Dimensions
Dimension
A
B
C
18.4 in. (467 mm)
2.47 in. (63 mm)
1.16 in. (29 mm)
Table 2
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C. Typical Physical and Electrical Properties
D Ultimate Tensile Strength
ASTM D 412
Insulating EPDM Rubber
Physical Properties
Test Method
D Color
D Ultimate Elongation
ASTM D 412
D Ultimate Tensile Strength
ASTM D 412
Typical Value*
White
400 psi
(2.8 MPa)
55
D 300% Modulus
ASTM D 412
1800 psi
(12.4 MPa)
19%
185 psi
(1.28 MPa)
D 300% Modulus
ASTM D 412
650 psi
(4.49 MPa)
Electrical Properties
Typical Value*
D Dielectric Constant
ASTM D 150
73_F (23_C)
194_F (90_C)
266_F (130_C)
2.71
2.58
2.56
D Dissipation Factor
ASTM D 150
73_F (23_C)
194_F (90_C)
266_F (130_C)
0.4%
1.3%
4.7%
1177 Volts/mil
(46.4 MV/m)
518 Volts/mil
(20.4 MV/m)
D Ultimate Elongation
ASTM D 412
D UV Resistance
(70 hrs. @ 20% strain)
No Cracking
Test Method
D Volume Resistivity
(3M Test Method TM 80)
Typical Value*
15.4 Ohm–inch max.
(40 Ohm–cm max.)
* This data is not to be used for specification. Values
listed are for typical properties and should not be
considered minimum or maximum.
4. Specification
(Open Specification)
The concentric neutral (CN) and jacketed concentric
neutral (JCN) cable repair splice must meet the
requirements of ANSI/ IEEE Std. 404–1986 for a 25 kV
rating, and must be rated by the manufacturer for use on 25
kV and 28 kV distribution systems. It must be rated for
continuous operation at 90_C, with an emergency overload
temperature rating of 130_C. The repair splice must be
capable of replacing up to 6 inches (152 mm) of damaged
CN or JCN cable. The splice shall be a one-piece, slip-on
design made of molded peroxide cured EPDM rubber. It
shall be rated for indoor, outdoor and direct burial
applications.
Engineering/Architectural
1066 Volts/mil
(42.0 MV/m)
790 Volts/mil
(31.1 MV/m)
Physical Properties
D Color
No Cracking
Product
Splice Jacket Semi-Conductive Rubber
Test Method
D Ozone Resistance
(70 hrs., 150 ppm @ 20% strain)
Electrical Properties
D 100% Modulus
ASTM D 412
100 mil thick slab
225 lbs/in min.
(39.4 KN/m min.)
D 100% Modulus
ASTM D 412
D Compression Set
ASTM D 395, Method B
D 20 Days @ 96% RH and
194_F (90_C)
25 mil thick slab
D Die C Tear
ASTM D 624
900 psi min.
(6.21 MPa min.)
25%
100 mil thick slab
70
20% max.
D Permanent Set
(3M Test Method: 100% strain
with 5 min. recovery)
D Dielectric Strength
ASTM D 149
25 mil thick slab
D Shore A Hardness
ASTM D 2240
D Permanent Set
(3M Test Method TM 86A)
570% min.
D Shore A Hardness
ASTM D 2240
Test Method
1700 psi min.
(11.7 MPa min.)
Typical Value*
Black
300% min.
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(Closed Specification)
Repair splicing, for up to 6 inches (152 mm) of damaged
cable length, of all 25 kV and 28 kV rated concentric
neutral (CN) and jacketed concentric neutral (JCN) cables
sized 2 AWG through 1/0, shall be performed in
accordance with the instructions provided with the 3M
5451R Series Quick Splice II Molded Rubber Cable Repair
Splicing Kit. For JCN applications, the splice shall be
sealed with an additional jacket installed in accordance
with the instructions provided with the 3M SJ–A Series
Cold Shrink Jacket Kit, plus the addition of an 8420
Series Cold Shrink Insulator to provide for additional
repair length.
5. Performance Tests
IEEE Std. 404–1986
25/28 kV Voltage Rating
Test Requirements
Design Test and Sequence
Seq ence
25 kV
28 kV*
Minimum Partial Discharge (Corona) Level (kV–rms @ <3 pC)
21.6
24.2
Alternating-Current 1 Minute Withstand (kV–rms)
52
58
Direct -Current 15 Minute Withstand (kV–dc)
100
112
Impulse Withstand (BIL) at 68F (20C) (kV–crest)
±150
±168
Impulse Withstand (BIL) at 266F (130C) (kV–crest)
±150
±168
Minimum Partial Discharge (Corona) Level (kV–rms @ <3 pC)
21.6
24.2
Cyclic Aging (kV–rms)
43
48
High Voltage Time
5 Hour Alternating-Current Withstand (kV–rms)
1 Hour Alternating-Current Withstand (kV–rms)
52
78
58
87
Short-Time Current (sec.)
(ICEA P–32–382 and ANSI/IEEE C37.09–1979)
0.17
0.17
Alternating-Current 1 Minute Withstand (kV–rms)
52
58
Shielding
IEEE Std. 592–1990
ANSI/NEMA CC3–1978
and ANSI C119.4–1986
Connector Thermal and Mechanical
Production Test
Test Requirements
Production Units Tested (%)
100
Minimum Partial Discharge (Corona) Level (kV–rms @ <3 pC)
24.2
Alternating-Current 1 Minute Withstand (kV-rms)
58
* NOTE: 28 kV test requirement values are extrapolated from standard IEEE 404–1986 values.
Table 3
e. Connect other end of connector and place a tape marker
1/2 (13 mm) from end of cable semi-con.
6. Installation Techniques
Detailed Instructions for installing the 5451R Quick Splice
II are included with each kit. The following is a brief
summary of the installation steps required:
a. Cut out damaged section of cable but do not exceed 6
(152 mm).
b. Fold neutral wires back and prepare cable.
1/2
Cable Semi-Con
Tape Marker
CABLE Y
f. Lubricate exposed connector and cable. Center splice
body over connector, aligning its end with the tape
marker.
c. Install CIR Connector onto one cable.
d. Lubricate connector and cable, and slide splice body
onto connector until uncrimped end is exposed.
Tape Marker
CABLE X
CABLE Y
g. Join neutral wires, attaching one wire from each cable
to the splice grounding eyes.
CABLE X
Grounding Eye
Splice Body
Uncrimped
Connector End
CABLE X
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Connector
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Grounding Eye
CABLE Y
Installation Techniques (continued)
8. Availability
h. JCN Cables Only: Install accessory splice jacket over
splice and exposed neutral wires.
3M 5451R Quick Splice II Kits are available to splice
25/28 kV CN and JCN distribution class cables. They are
available in four kits, with the special CIR–Connector
included, from your local authorized 3M electrical
distributor.
CABLE X
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Accessory Splice Jacket
CABLE Y
7. Maintenance
Components of the 3M 5451R Quick Splice II Kit are
stable under normal storage conditions. Normal stock
rotation procedures are recommended. The splice can be
field tested using normal field cable testing procedures
(reference: ANSI/IEEE Std. 400, “Guide for Making
High-Direct-Voltage Tests on Power Cable Systems in the
Field).”
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